Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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130. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he is implementing a plain English policy, as outlined by the National Adult Literacy Agency, in his Department's communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7278/15]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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It is the policy of my Department to ensure that the Department's publications are presented at a level of plain English commensurate with the specified audience which may include:

- Elected officials, Government Departments, policy makers, researchers and academics;

- Professionals working with and for children, for example, teachers, social workers, youth workers, child-care workers;

- Parents and general adult population;

- Children and young people.

A link to the website of the National Adult Literary Agency is on my Department's website www.dcya.gov.ie.